Coming this winter, three modern Italian restaurants will be arriving at Disney Springs . These restaurants, all new concepts created by the Patina Restaurant Group, each feature unique menus and authentic Italian food in a beautiful and expansive dining complex. The complex will be located adjacent to The Edison, a lavish “Industrial Gothic”-style destination also being developed by Patina.

From miles of unspoiled beaches to golf courses, shopping and just plain fun, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is a quick trip down Florida’s East Coast from Walt Disney World Resort and a favorite for Disney Vacation Club members . The resort recently debuted a makeover that includes a new restaurant, market and bar with new menus; the expansive Wind & Waves Grill, with the adjacent Wine & Waves Market. Poolside, look for the new Wind & Waves Bar.

It’s no wonder that the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival draws guests with green thumbs, an affinity for beautiful blooms and fun photos. Even our own shutterbugs here at Walt Disney World keep coming back to for more. This Week In Disney Parks Photos , we have a treat from Disney photographer Chloe Rice. She’s more than just a “shutterbug” – she’s an artist who shared this collection of GIFs from the Festival.

If you’ve sailed on Disney Cruise Line , then you know our Crew Members are nothing short of remarkable. What always amazes me the most about our Crew Members is not only are they dedicated to creating magical moments at sea, but they make magic happen off our ships, too! Each year, Disney Cruise Line Cast and Crew Members donate thousands of hours of their personal time (on their time off!) to give back to local port communities around the world. Here’s a great example. While the Disney Magic was in Port Canaveral preparing for the next sailing, a group of Crew Members stepped off the ship to support the Supply Zone for Teachers in Brevard County – a nonprofit resource center that provides free school supplies to teachers and students of the most economically vulnerable areas in the county

This week, we are celebrating “ Dino Week ” in honor of the upcoming release of Disney-Pixar’s “ The Good Dinosaur ” which arrives in theaters on November 25. I recently visited the appropriately themed Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures in Dinoland, U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to survey merchandise being offered at Disney Parks for this film. For the release of this film, we have a small assortment of toys and apparel for kids.

One of the many things I love about being a Disney cast member is our company’s commitment to supporting diversity and education in Central Florida. It was evident this past weekend with the West Lakes Family Day and other events related to the 11th annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney, which featured two football teams from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in an early season match up. The MEAC/SWAC Challenge kicked off Thursday at Evans High School in Orlando with the ESPN 101 career panel. Fellow cast member Latonya Johnson was one of five panel members who shared their career paths in the sports industry

A few months ago I shared details about Twenty Eight & Main, a new apparel and accessories line for distinguished gentlemen who love Disney Parks . Today, I’m thrilled to announce the first items from this collection will be offered on our Disney Parks online store from August 28 through September 3, 2015. For this limited time online sale, we will have three unique t-shirts along with three wooden signs that feature similar graphics. In the first image, I’m sporting a slub knit, short sleeve t-shirt inspired by Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress